Lopez played through the injury, though, as he finished the exhibition match with 16 points, six rebounds and two blocks in just over 21 minutes. Through three preseason games, Lopez has averaged 18.0 points and 5.7 rebounds per game, shooting an impressive 13-for-17 in the restricted area.

This is Lopez's right foot that is injured, the same one that has limited the former All-Star to 96 games over three seasons. He's also had three surgeries on it, so the Nets training staff is being extra cautious to bring him back.